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Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
IL representatives propose MINES Act for coal mine collapse accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIA) — A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by Illinois U.S. Representatives to unveil the federal government’s efforts towards preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence (MINES) Act was brought forth by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Mike Bost (R-IL-12), as well as Alex Mooney (R-WV-02) and Matt […]
Cary Main Street Fest - Volunteers Needed!
Help make Cary Main Street Fest a success! Volunteers are crucial to the success of this event. Check out the available volunteer slots and sign up for the roles that interest you! Just use the QR code or click on the link below. All volunteers will receive a Volunteer T-Shirt!
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Pritzker works to clarify whether he’s being vetted for Harris running mate
(The Center Square) – Questions persist around whether Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is or is not being vetted as a possible vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. He later endorsed Vice President Harris to be the nominee. Democratic leaders, including Pritzker, followed suit with endorsements of Harris. Alongside the names of Democratic governors from several other states, Pritzker’s name was...
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Your Hometown: Lindy’s Landing
JP Mazur is the General Manager at Lindy’s Landing and joins Jon Hansen to talk about Lindy’s history! The two talk about the views of the lake and the venues they offer. JP also shares food and drink recommendations for when you visit and more! Lindy’s Landing is located at 115 Park St, Wauconda, IL.
Police fatally shoot dog in Elgin after animal attacked its owners
Police in Elgin fatally shot a dog Thursday night after the animal attacked its owners, causing serious injuries, officials said. According to authorities, officers responded just after 4:50 p.m. to a residence in the 900 block of High Street for reports of a dog attacking a man and woman. Upon...
Major rollover crash leads to temporary road closure in Addison
ADDISON, Ill. - A major rollover crash in the west suburbs has led to a temporary road closure, according to officials. The crash happened on Rohlwing Road (IL Route 53) at Winthrop Avenue in Addison around 3 p.m. Friday. Multiple fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles swarmed the scene. A...
One person airlifted after semi-dump truck overturns in Addison
ADDISON, Ill. – One person was airlifted to a nearby hospital after being removed from an overturned semi-dump truck in Addison following a rollover crash. SkyCam9 observed several crews working to extricate a person from the overturned semi at the intersection of Rohwling Road and Winthrop Avenue following a two-vehicle crash. Fire personnel were able […]
Village Launching New Portal to Streamline Building Permit Applications & Code Enforcement
The Village is launching a new cloud-based software called Cloudpermit that will allow community members to complete their entire building permit process online and easily submit code enforcement concerns. Code Enforcement Portal Now Active. Through Cloudpermit, users can submit a concern by searching for an address or selecting an address...
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